2. Step by Step application
The dressing is designed to be applied in stages
Tacking the top and bottom edges of the dressing first will help reduce wrinkling.
If skin has wrinkles or folds, smooth out the skin as the dressing is being applied.
Then remove each of the two remaining bottom adhesive covers, pressing on the skin as the cover is removed.
Keeping a small amount of tension on the drape will also help prevent it from wrinkling.
Smooth out the dressing perimeter as you apply it.
Press firmly around the dressing to ensure a good seal
Once the dressing is appropriately adhered, remove the top stabilization layers
Hold the drape down on the skin as you remove the paper stabilization layers on the top of the dressing.
Insert the canister into the Prevena™ 125 Therapy System, and slide inward until canister clicks. Canister is fully inserted when the side tabs are flush with the body of the therapy unit.
Initiate therapy by pressing and holding the ON/OFF button for 2 seconds; an audible beep will confirm that therapy is on. A green LED on the front of the unit indicates that therapy is on.
The dressing is intended to be applied over the suture and surrounding intact skin.
The VisiCheck™ Feature should be utilized to check the seal integrity.
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3. Intersecting Incisions – application of Prevena™ Customizable™ Kit
Open the sterile dressing package, remove and unfold foam dressing using aseptic technique.
Use enclosed ruler to measure incision before cutting.
Cut foam dressing to the length and shape necessary to cover the incision.
CAUTION: Do not cut the foam over the wound, as fragments may fall into the wound. Away from wound site, rub foam edges to remove any fragments or loose particles that may fall into or be left in the wound upon dressing removal
Gaps at foam junctions may potentially cause erythema due to pinching of the skin when negative pressure is applied.
DO NOT overlap foam dressing pieces on top of each other.
Use sealing strips at the ends of foam dressing to create a continuous seal. Sealing strip should have equal overlap on both foam dressing pieces.
Liner 1 must be removed from the dressing before applying sealing strips. 2. 3. 4.
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4. Intersecting Incisions5.
With sealing strips applied, position the foam dressing until the adhesive seal and white fabric are facing down.
It is acceptable if sealing strips cover the incision line.
Place the foam dressing over the incision/surgical closure.Ensure the adhesive seal and white fabric are facing down.
After foam dressing placement is completed, ensure all liners are removed before continuing with the drape application. 6. 7.
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5. Drape Application 1.
Trim KCI Drape as necessary. Ensure a minimum overlap of 1.2 in (3 cm) when using multiple pieces of KCI Drape. There is no KCI Drape under the blue handling bars
Carefully remove the middle section of layer 1 from KCI Drape to expose adhesive. Leave the two end sections of layer 1 intact to maintain drape stability during application. The KCI Drape should be held by the blue handling bars.
With adhesive side down, apply KCI Drape over foam and onto intact skin. Ensure KCI Drape covers a minimum of 1.2 in (3 cm) of intact periwound tissue.
Lift the drape at both ends and remove the two remaining end sections of layer 1. Smooth out any wrinkles in the KCI Drape. 2. 3.
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6. Drape Application 5.
Carefully remove striped layer 2 from KCI Drape
Remove the two blue handling bars.
Add additional drape as needed to cover foam dressings in various configurations, as shown.
Smooth KCI Drape to remove creases and seal joints ensuring an occlusive seal.
All liners must be removed before additional drape is used.
Press drape down around the length of the adhesive seal to ensure adhesion to the skin.
Press down to seal all drapes.
Minimize any creases/wrinkles in drape.
Excess KCI Drape can be used to seal leaks. 6. 7.
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7. Interface Pad Application1.
Use the oval cutout on the enclosed ruler as a template for hole size when cutting a hole in the drape for the interface pad. The removable label may be used as needed to record date of dressing application or removal.
Near Center of foam dressing, carefully cut a hole in the KCI Drape using a scalpel or scissors. It is not necessary to cut into the foam but if a small amount of foam is removed it will not inhibit performance.
Remove the cut section of drape.
Remove both backing layers 1 and 2 from pad to expose adhesive. 2. 4.
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8. Interface Pad Application
Place the pad opening in the central disc directly over hole in KCI Drape. Apply gentle pressure on the central disc and outer skirt to ensure complete adhesion of the pad.
Pull back on blue tab to remove pad stabilization layer. Interface pad application is complete.
Insert Canister into Prevena™ 125 Therapy Unit and connect the dressing to the Prevena™ Therapy Unit.
Initiate Prevena™ Therapy by pressing and holding the power button for a minimum of 2 seconds. 5. 6. 7. 8.
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9. Dressing Removal
Upon completion of therapy, dressing should be removed in line with the incision.
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